Springsteen is in town for the music festival's keynote address, as well as for a concert today.

Apple didn't disappoint, with an emotional, fidgeting appearance that once again proved she's an extraordinary machine. She opened with the powerful “Fast As I Can,” “On the Bound” and “Paper Bag,” all which reveal love's most desperate corners.

Few artists can pull off material like “A Mistake” and “Extraordinary Machine,” which leave her exposed, as well as playing with the mythology of her drama-filled career.

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Apple didn't announce any of the amazing new songs from her latest album, “The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do.”

Let's just say she still tussles with the devil and Cupid and is willing to exorcise them both onstage.

She closed her 11-song set with the brilliant “Carrion” and “Criminal.”

At the Austin Chronicle's annual awards show, Grammy-winning San Antonio native Christopher Cross reunited his band for the celebration. His smooth, sweet voice remains intact on hits “Never Be the Same” and “Sailing.”

There was a feeling on the street Tuesday night that rock and weirdness were ready to break loose with groups such as the Seedy Seeds at Soho Lounge and with the screening of the Bob Gruen documentary “Rock 'N' Roll Exposed” at the Stateside at the Paramount Theatre. Wednesday offered that unapologetic release.

Escovedo and his band, the Sensitive Boys, took the stage at 10:25 p.m., opening with the new “Sally Was a Cop.” But not before Eric Burdon of the '60s legends The Animals made an appearance to present an award for blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr.

A handful of guest musicians joined Escovedo before Springsteen, who was backstage, was expected to appear later in the night.